as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
More than 72 million were under severe thunderstorm watches on Saturday, according to federal forecasters, with the unsettled cells capable of producing winds 65 mph and greater, as well as quarter-sized hail.
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Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Hyundai has committed to a $26 billion investment in the United States over four years, including a dedicated robotics manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia, capable of producing 30,000 Atlas units annually by 2028.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Huawei and its Ascend chips feature most in discussions about China's AI-capable semiconductors.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
All this sprung to mind on Friday, against a Cape Verde side that were dogged, well-organised and capable of scoring spectacular goals.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Hyundai has committed to a $26 billion investment in the United States over four years, including a dedicated robotics manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia, capable of producing 30,000 Atlas units annually by 2028.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Huawei and its Ascend chips feature most in discussions about China's AI-capable semiconductors.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
All this sprung to mind on Friday, against a Cape Verde side that were dogged, well-organised and capable of scoring spectacular goals.
—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
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There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.
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The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
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The actor is certainly qualified to share guidance, as he's been married to Rita Wilson for nearly four decades.
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Duffy said the move was intended to hold states accountable for ensuring only qualified and properly vetted drivers were allowed behind the wheel of commercial trucks.
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This highly competent, obsessive duo tumbles into a self-destructive cat-and-mouse dynamic — but who’s the cat and who’s the mouse?
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The burden of this rule will fall heaviest on first-generation and nontraditional students — the exact demographic necessary to build a culturally competent health care workforce.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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And why hitters are still able to be successful when facing an average fastball velocity that's steadily increased year-over-year.
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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